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We foster innovation through collaboration.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 01:06:55 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8“What is a Startup?” And Other Things You Need To Know To #ElevateYourCityhttps://impacthub.ph/what-is-a-startup-and-other-things-you-need-to-know-to-elevateyourcity/
https://impacthub.ph/what-is-a-startup-and-other-things-you-need-to-know-to-elevateyourcity/#respondWed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:30 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1338This coming month of August, the DICT and Impact Hub Manila will be launching The Elevate National Startup Roadshow — a 5-stop event across The Philippines designed to build awareness and empower startups (and aspiring startups) to help bring their ideas to reality. But let’s take a step back— what is a startup? Why would […]

But let’s take a step back— what is a startup? Why would I want to build one? How do I become one? And what are the first steps that I should take to bring my startup idea to life?

What is a Startup?

Facebook, Google, Instagram, Apple, and Microsoft. What do these 5 well-known companies all have in common?

Besides being worth billions of dollars today and in the hands of billions of people around the world, they all share the same origin story— they all started as a Startup.

What is a startup? In technical terms:

“A startup is an organization formed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model.” – Steve Blank

In simple terms? A startup is business you build off the ground with three simple objectives:

Reach a lot of people

Help a lot of people

And make a lot of money

Another thing in common with these 5 superstar companies? They’ve all shaped the way we live, work, and interact with people, each and every day of our lives.

What’s the difference between a Small Business and a Startup?

With small businesses, most entrepreneurs are usually driven by two key factors: Profitability, and Stability

Think of like a small coffee shop or a t-shirt store inside your nearest mall. They’re there to make money, and they fight to stay alive.

Whenever they want to grow their business, it’s always through hiring more people, and building more store branches. This costs a lot of money, and a lot of time. Most small businesses take years to expand to a dozen store, even decades sometime.

A startup on the other hand is driven by two key factors: Growth, and Revenue

Uber, a ride-sharing app, has been in operation for over 8 years now. Their impact? Around 40 million customers per month, while earning over $20 Billion in a year.

Within a decade, they’ve changed the way how people commute, and disrupted the taxi industry. All with the aid of an idea, a team, and technology.

Comparing startups to small businesses, startups are able to scale their operations without the need to hire more and more people each and every time. With Uber, all they needed was knowledge in their technology, and a scalable business model that helps both users of their app, and the drivers they give jobs to.

How Do You Start A Startup?

All startups start with two key things: An Idea, and a Team.

A startup idea, first of all, needs to actually work to help a lot of people. A common pitfall that startups face is *falling in love with their idea* without even testing it.

This could pull the startup into a slippery slope of running with their idea, building their product, hiring their team, and then eventually, falling flat on their face because of their idea never taking off.

Startup ideas need to be viable, and must address a real problem. Go out, ask people, test your solution, before you even start trying to execute.

Second, a startup must consist of a team.

What’s the point of having an awesome idea when you can’t have anyone execute it? It doesn’t matter if you have an idea that you think could change the world. If you don’t have the right people to push through with it, how do you turn it into reality? How could you build an app if you don’t have a programmer on your team? How could you design your website if you don’t have a designer on your team?

How Can The Elevate National Roadshow Help Me?

Here you’ll get to consult with startup mentors, meet LGUs where you could get ideas from, learn from Startup 101 workshops, and meet like-minded people!

Each city will also choose one participant to join the Impact Hub Innovation Summit in November, the biggest Impact Hub event featuring partners and possible investors to cap off all Impact Hub programs at the end of the year.

The Elevate National Roadshow is also accepting applications from all startups nationwide to share and showcase their business ideas. Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit – the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila – will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/what-is-a-startup-and-other-things-you-need-to-know-to-elevateyourcity/feed/0Elevate: Iloilo cityhttps://impacthub.ph/elevate-iloilo-city/
https://impacthub.ph/elevate-iloilo-city/#respondSat, 30 Jun 2018 00:00:42 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1160Iloilo City has been consistently part of the National Competitiveness Council’s Top 10 Most Competitive Cities in the country from 2014 to 2016 thanks to its economic dynamism, government efficiency, and infrastructure. The city’s economic dynamism can be felt by the jobs generated by the growing number of businesses being established and grown here. Largely […]

]]>Iloilo City has been consistently part of the National Competitiveness Council’s Top 10 Most Competitive Cities in the country from 2014 to 2016 thanks to its economic dynamism, government efficiency, and infrastructure. The city’s economic dynamism can be felt by the jobs generated by the growing number of businesses being established and grown here.

Largely known for its agriculture and tourism sectors, Ilo-ilo is also home to a budding BPO sector. In fact, it has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 Outsourcing Destinations in 2016 by Tholon, an offshoring consultancy firm.

Iloilo Convention Center

With this influx of outsourcing businesses, Ilo-ilo has started moving towards a diversified local economy with a wider range of industries that include trading and service-driven firms such as banks, schools, and hospitals.

Ilo-ilo’s vibrant local economy and potential areas for growth mirrors that of its region. The Department of Trade and Industry identified Western Visayas’ five investment priority areas as offshoring and outsourcing, tourism including health and wellness, agribusiness, mining, and infrastructure development. These are expected to facilitate more investments and business activities in the region.

Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit. The Innovation Summit, the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila, will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/elevate-iloilo-city/feed/0Elevate: Cagayan de Oro cityhttps://impacthub.ph/elevate-cagayan-de-oro-city/
https://impacthub.ph/elevate-cagayan-de-oro-city/#respondFri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:55 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1154Cagayan de Oro, which literally translates to “river of gold,” is the logistics and business hub of the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao. It is one of the most progressive and competitive cities of the country because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions, and the people and community. The city of Cagayan de Oro is poised […]

]]>Cagayan de Oro, which literally translates to “river of gold,” is the logistics and business hub of the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao. It is one of the most progressive and competitive cities of the country because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions, and the people and community.

The city of Cagayan de Oro is poised for an influx of investments. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) aims to institute a Metro Cagayan de Oro by 2025. NEDA attributes the targeted metropolitan center status to CDO’s strategic location, projected population growth, and its status for being an education center in the south.

CDO is currently pursuing its objectives to increase agricultural productivity, sustainable mining, manufacturing and construction activities, tourism revenues, and foreign and domestic investments.

Cagayan de Oro Skyline

As Northern Mindanao’s administrative capital, the city continues to be a major hub of economic development activities in the region. It houses Mindanao’s first IT park, the Pueblo de Oro IT Ecozone which enabled BPO companies that offer call center, telemarketing, and medical transcription services to open its doors to Kagay-anons.

According to the Department of Trade and Industry, Northern Mindanao is a highly-diversified region that enjoys quality living and sustained economic growth. It is home to the largest industrial estate that hosts light to medium industries. In addition, growth and investment opportunities in the region are anticipated to stem from agriculture, food processing, tourism, service-related industries, trade infrastructure services, and industrial, environmental, and ecological support facilities.

The Elevate National Roadshow will have its southern-most leg stop in the island of Mindanao in Cagayan de Oro city. Catch the activity on August 24, 2018.

Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit. The Innovation Summit, the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila, will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

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https://impacthub.ph/elevate-baguio-city/#respondWed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:36 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1147Conventionally known for its export industry, Baguio’s economy is propelled by manufacturing electronics, machinery, clothes, textile, and plastics. More recently, the country’s summer capital has welcomed outsourcing businesses as Baguio grows its portfolio of IT parks. From 2013 to date, Baguio City maintains its spot as one of the 15 Most Competitive Cities as […]

]]>Conventionally known for its export industry, Baguio’s economy is propelled by manufacturing electronics, machinery, clothes, textile, and plastics. More recently, the country’s summer capital has welcomed outsourcing businesses as Baguio grows its portfolio of IT parks.

From 2013 to date, Baguio City maintains its spot as one of the 15 Most Competitive Cities as ranked by the National Competitiveness Council. Driven by its robust local economy and notable government efficiency, the city continues to attract attention.

Session road, Baguio city.

Just last year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) selected Baguio City to be part of its Creative Cities Network which promotes collaboration among cities that identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.

Member cities are recognized for their creativity in crafts and folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music. Baguio City, cited for its remarkable crafts and folk art, is the first in the Philippines to join this global network of creative economies.

Baguio’s creative talent and entrepreneurial spirit especially when matched with its strong export industry and tourism sector set off an exciting force to further spur sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

The Elevate National Roadshow will gather entrepreneurs—both aspiring and already in the business—who use technology for a series of workshops and talks.

The City of Pines will be one of the destination of the Elevate National Roadshow. Catch the Baguio stopover on August 15, 2018.

Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit. The Innovation Summit, the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila, will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

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https://impacthub.ph/elevate-clark-pampanga/#respondSat, 23 Jun 2018 00:00:18 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1137The Elevate National Roadshow will have its stopover North in Clark, Pampanga at the very heart of Central Luzon. The Department of Trade and Industry in 2015 identified Central Luzon as the top 3 region in the country with the most number of MSMEs in operation. More than 100,000 businesses were in the region and […]

The Department of Trade and Industry in 2015 identified Central Luzon as the top 3 region in the country with the most number of MSMEs in operation. More than 100,000 businesses were in the region and it accounts for more than 11% of MSMEs nationwide.

Pampanga Capitol

This Roadshow stopover is anticipated to gather entrepreneurs from all over Pampanga. At present, Pampanga’s vibrant economy is being propelled by its robust pool of micro, small, and medium enterprises or MSMEs. These MSMEs have been known to showcase the locals’ ingenuity and craftsmanship through manufacturing and exporting textile and furniture as well as their delightful taste and impressive techniques in preparing pastries and delicacies and in meat processing. In addition, it is home to budding startups offering various services and products.

Pampanga is quickly becoming one of the key investment destinations in the country as it is positioned to be a logistics and ICT hub thanks to its strategic location and excellent infrastructure facilities such as the Clark International Airport, Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway, and Clark Freeport Zone. These infrastructures open the potential to develop Central Luzon’s agriculture sector as well as to tap into its water, power, and telecommunication facilities.

Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit. The Innovation Summit, the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila, will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/elevate-clark-pampanga/feed/0Elevate: Dumaguete cityhttps://impacthub.ph/elevate-dumaguete-city/
https://impacthub.ph/elevate-dumaguete-city/#respondFri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:17 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=1120Located in Negros Oriental region in Central Visayas, Dumaguete City was recognized as one of the top destinations for outsourcing in the world in 2016 by offshoring consultancy firm Tholons. While the inclusion of innovation, startup ecosystem, and digital transformation as criteria in Tholon’s 2017 index dropped the city from the most recent list, Dumaguete […]

]]>Located in Negros Oriental region in Central Visayas, Dumaguete City was recognized as one of the top destinations for outsourcing in the world in 2016 by offshoring consultancy firm Tholons.

While the inclusion of innovation, startup ecosystem, and digital transformation as criteria in Tholon’s 2017 index dropped the city from the most recent list, Dumaguete City has an ace up in its sleeves: its economic dynamism.

The National Competitiveness Council describes economic dynamism as usually associated with activities that create the stable expansion of businesses, industries, and higher employment.

Siliman Hall

The council recorded that the city’s business registrations, permits, capital, and revenue proves the flourishing local economy. As per the council’s Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index, the city’s local economy, together with its improving government efficiency, has been growing year after year since 2014.

In addition, the Department of Trade and Industry identified Central Visayas as one of the top five regions in the country that has the most number of micro, small, and medium enterprises with 53,218 businesses in operation in 2016.

The region also hosts many industries, including footwear, ICT & IT-enabled services, electronics, food processing, marine, and houseware and furniture.

Each of the five cities’ winners will be invited to be part of the Innovation Summit. The Innovation Summit, the biggest event of Impact Hub Manila, will feature its renowned partners, potential investors, key movers, and industry icons.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/elevate-dumaguete-city/feed/0Elevate Goes to 5 Cities Outside Metro Manilahttps://impacthub.ph/elevate-goes-to-5-cities-outside-metro-manila/
https://impacthub.ph/elevate-goes-to-5-cities-outside-metro-manila/#respondWed, 20 Jun 2018 05:11:34 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=995The Elevate National Roadshow, a project-partnership between Impact Hub Manila and the Department of Information and Communications Technology as well other industry leaders, listed 5 cities outside Manila as its key stops. The Philippines has established itself as a leader in digital globalization for the past two decades. This made the country a hub for […]

]]>The Elevate National Roadshow, a project-partnership between Impact Hub Manila and the Department of Information and Communications Technology as well other industry leaders, listed 5 cities outside Manila as its key stops.

The Philippines has established itself as a leader in digital globalization for the past two decades. This made the country a hub for digital innovation. Despite this progress, entrepreneurship in the country is arguably still in its infancy with much of its activities concentrated in the mega cities.

With its goal as to empower the entrepreneur and startup community nationwide by decentralizing knowledge, building connections, and unlocking opportunities, the roadshow chose the cities of Dumaguete, Clark, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, and Iloilo to be its destinations.

Why these cities?

While the country has been enjoying its ranking as a leader in digital globalization mainly due to the proliferation and development of the BPO industry, current rankings have dropped the Philippines from high number of nine cities included in the top 100 down to five. Delisting former ranking cities such as Iloilo, Baguio, Dumaguete, and Metro Clark as cities top destination for outsourcing.

According to an assessment made by Tholons, the industry is deemed as “most susceptible to the digital onslaught and needs to have a sense of urgency to re-invent itself in this age of disruption.” In light of this, Impact Hub Manila and its partners recognize that the innovative industry have to diversify.

The Elevate National Roadshow’s goal is to help alleviate the problems identified by strengthening our local businesses by promoting an innovative culture. Thinking-out-of-box, diversification, disruption, digitization, and all-in-all preparing the talent pool and the mindset that the country has will help the industries and, in turn, the economy be more resilient.

The Elevate National Roadshow is accepting applications for startups to share and showcase their ideas while giving them valuable mentorship and support. The finalist from each of the five cities will then be given the chance to pitch their ideas in front of key movers and industry icons in Manila. The grand winner will then be able to present their business in an international landscape.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/elevate-goes-to-5-cities-outside-metro-manila/feed/0Hubber Profile: Perry Sumakote, VP of Explora.phhttps://impacthub.ph/hubber-profile-perry-sumakote-vp-of-explora-ph/
https://impacthub.ph/hubber-profile-perry-sumakote-vp-of-explora-ph/#respondFri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:27 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=985There are over 7,641 islands in the Philippines. Chances are, you’ve visited only a handful of them. Most travellers usually go to through the back and forth of researching, booking, and coordinating with people on the ground to set up their next destination. This works great for places with good online presence— whether it be […]

]]>There are over 7,641 islands in the Philippines. Chances are, you’ve visited only a handful of them.

Most travellers usually go to through the back and forth of researching, booking, and coordinating with people on the ground to set up their next destination. This works great for places with good online presence— whether it be news articles, travel blogs, or listings on booking and travel sites. But if you’re a small town on the countryside with no mention anywhere online, you’re out of luck.

Explora.ph strives to solve exactly that. They work closely with locals and create curated online profiles for each town across the Philippines. With content as their lifeblood in running the company, Explora helps you discover unique attractions, activities, and accommodations that you cannot find anywhere else on the web.

We caught up with Perry Sumakote, co-founder and Vice President of Explora.ph, to take a sneak peek at what happens behind the scenes in the Explora.ph team.

1. Tell us about yourself.

I am Perry, Co-Founder and Vice President of Explora.ph. I am responsible for the company’s growth through sales, marketing, and building strategic, long-term partnerships with local government units and key business partners. I am, also taking the lead in crafting Explora’s culture and values, and in innovating future growth opportunities for the company.

While my business partner, JR Felipe, Founder and CEO is responsible for the architecture of the website and collaborating with computer engineers and graphic designers to lay out the website foundation. The website’s content is fueled by the love and dedication of photographers, writers, travel experts, and members of tourism enterprises and the local government. All together, we seek to drive a new era of nation-building through the travel industry.

2. What can you tell us about Explora.ph?

At Explora, travelers can easily discover things to do, places to see, and comfy rooms to sleep in where ever they are in the Philippines. We curate only the best experiences in the Philippines so travelers can have the best value for their time and money.

3. What inspired you to start Explora.ph?

I’ve been traveling for many years, but have been annoyed to spend so much time online just searching for places to go and things to do in my own country. Our options for booking hotels are also limited to established tourist destinations. Seeing that the Philippines has so many beautiful places to discover (which Filipinos sadly take for granted), my business partner JR and I saw the opportunity to create a one-stop travel platform and booking facility for anyone traveling in the Philippines.

Our main edge from other booking sites is that we go out to partner with real people, that’s why we have activities, hotels, and homes that cannot be found anywhere else on the internet. And we hope to grow that way, offering only unique experiences in the Philippines! At the core of our business is love of country. We believe that the tourism industry is fundamental in boosting Philippine economy.

4. How did you start? And how did you build your team?

I met JR in 2016 and he was already building a system to support this vision. He was into technology and travel publishing, while I was into marketing and sales, both of us with many years of experience. When we gelled our skills and talents together, we thought we could make this (Explora) happen and fly.

Building the team was hard in the beginning, as finding the right people was difficult to do. We had to resort to trial and error to see who fitted and who didn’t, not just in terms of skills, but in terms of sharing our vision and our values. Eventually in two years, our team has somewhat assembled. We still are looking for two more team players, and we think we’re having them soon!

5. How’d you learn about Impact Hub and how was it able to help you in your journey?

Last year, JR and I were looking for a space that offers flexibility and convenience. Startups and entrepreneurs like us look for a place where we can work and the same time collaborate with other startup leaders and move around Manila with very minimal cost. And so we found, Impact Hub Manila.

It’s like a meeting of the hearts. Having 6 available spaces around the Metro with easy access is such a huge boost in our day to day operations. Our connection with Impact [Hub Manila] led us also to be part of the Roadshow Startup Asia Berlin Delegation in 2017 — another milestone for Explora since we’ve connected with startup cities like Jakarta, Bangalore and Berlin.

6. What does your daily work routine look like?

We have flexible time at work so we can start anytime, but still clock in 9 hours. Like the rest of the team, we go to work during non-rush hour, around lunch time, and finish at around 9 pm. Each day is different for me. Some days I speak with corporate partners and local government partners, other days I work with the printer for our publication materials. Some days I collaborate with our content team, and other days are just chilling and brainstorming. It’s really fun and there’s so much room for growth!

7. Any daily habits that you’d like to share? Gadgets? Workflows?

I like to start my day with this meditation app called Simple Habit, I spend 5-8 minutes to ground myself and prepare my body, mind, and spirit. What the app really does is to help you cope with the challenges of my daily life through a series of guided programs. Then I head to work using Grab — it’s convenient and easy. I like how I maximize and utilize my [Grab] points. Whenever I run out of cash, I use those points and convert it to payments.

Lastly, I spend the rest of day working in one of Impact Hub’s partner co-working space at RBC Ortigas. I usually follow a general workflow — funnel everything out in terms of priority. For me, focus on the things that really matters work. Eliminate all the noise.

8. What would you change (or keep) in your journey starting and running Explora.ph?

The vision is our northern star. If we don’t have a higher purpose in what we do, it’s very easy to do less and become like any ordinary booking facility. We always remind ourselves that we’re limitless , and that our only limit is our imagination. Anything is possible, as long as it’s attuned to your heart.

9. Any advice you’d like to leave to fellow entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs?

Do what makes you happy. Always follow your heart.

Follow 5/25 Rule. Just focus on the things that really matters. Law of elimination.

Surround yourself with positive energy. That includes people, all the nicest things you can think of. Law of attraction.

Keep your values intact. Be grateful.

Always have the right attitude. You can do it! Law of positivity.

10. What’s next for Explora.ph?

Our improved system is launching this Independence Day along with our Kalayaan Tours. These featured tours that are uniquely and originally Filipino such as Lasa ng Republika the ultimate Caviteno Food Tour by Ige Ramos, Bamboo Bike Tours of Intramuros, Historical Walking Tour of Escolta, and other local culture + food tours.

While we’re still integrating new experiences and top-notch travel guides (reading material and travel experts), we’ll be launching a series of #lovePH campaigns to promote existing tours and experiences. We’re excited and we hope you can be a part of our journey!

Impact Hub Manila offers co-working and shared office space along with its programs that helps entrepreneurs reach their “north star.” Scattered in 6 key locations around the Metro, Impact Hub Manila offers convenience and productivity to any aspiring start up.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/hubber-profile-perry-sumakote-vp-of-explora-ph/feed/0IHM and DICT Kick Off the Elevate National Roadshow to Promote Homegrown Startupshttps://impacthub.ph/ihm-and-dict-kick-off-the-elevate-national-roadshow-to-promote-homegrown-startups/
https://impacthub.ph/ihm-and-dict-kick-off-the-elevate-national-roadshow-to-promote-homegrown-startups/#respondTue, 29 May 2018 00:00:20 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=977Impact Hub Manila partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to launch the Elevate National Roadshow, a multi-city ICT entrepreneurial program designed to build awareness about technopreneurship and to empower technopreneurs to bring their ideas and innovations to life. The Elevate National Roadshow The Elevate National Roadshow will gather startup leaders from […]

Impact Hub Manila partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to launch the Elevate National Roadshow, a multi-city ICT entrepreneurial program designed to build awareness about technopreneurship and to empower technopreneurs to bring their ideas and innovations to life.

The Elevate National Roadshow

The Elevate National Roadshow will gather startup leaders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao for a month-long Roadshow that will engage, equip, and empower budding entrepreneurs and aspiring startup founders. The Roadshow starts in August this year and it will travel to Clark, Baguio, Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Cagayan De Oro.

This initiative was created to support DICT’s SeedPH Program that aims to enrich and strengthen the development of communities in the countryside, which have been crucial in the spread of startup advocacy.

Driven by the clamor to increase the density of technopreneurs in the country, this nationwide Roadshow will initiate much needed knowledge transfer. The Elevate National Roadshow will bring selected entrepreneurs in tech around the country to showcase their stories and find more talent to further grow the reach of the community.

The Roadshow specifically aims to:

Provide a holistic platform to promote and support ICT entrepreneurship in the Philippines

Create awareness about digital startups and encourage the growth of the ICT entrepreneurship pipeline

Canvass the different startup communities in the country and diagnose their needs in order to come up with an informed solution to grow the ecosystem further

Highlight different models of engagement between startups, foundations, corporations, and government agencies

Foster collaborations between social enterprises, organizations supporting startups, governments and academicians to build stronger ecosystem in the country

During the Roadshow, delegates will stay for 2 to 3 days in the selected locations to engage the local communities starting with Town Hall introductory meetings that will feature inspiring Roadshow delegates, followed by Learning Labs mentoring sessions on startups and scaling, and wrapped up by FUN Nights to celebrate grit in the face of failure.

About Impact Hub Manila

IMPACT HUB MANILA is an incubator, coworking, and events space for a membership community of entrepreneurs and innovators. Impact Hub Manila is part of the largest network of entrepreneurs in the world.

Present in 102 cities globally with a membership base of over 17,000, Impact Hub Network has become the center of gravity for people innovating a new kind of economy, locally-rooted and globally-connected.

Aligned in the common belief that a more connected society is crucial in today’s ever-changing world; Impact Hub Manila collaborates with the Department of Information and Communications Technology in the joint interest of growing the startup community.

As we reach out to the entrepreneurs around the country, we want to tap into the power of the youth. We want to create an inclusive model wherein technopreneurship and innovation will be encouraged, fostered, and supported in all levels.

]]>https://impacthub.ph/ihm-and-dict-kick-off-the-elevate-national-roadshow-to-promote-homegrown-startups/feed/06 Startups Win P350,000 Worth of Startup Support From KMC Solutionshttps://impacthub.ph/6-startups-win-p350000-worth-of-startup-support-from-kmc-solutions/
https://impacthub.ph/6-startups-win-p350000-worth-of-startup-support-from-kmc-solutions/#respondWed, 16 May 2018 00:00:13 +0000http://impacthub.ph/?p=966KMC Solutions Kicks Off New Cyber Sigma branch by awarding P350,000 Startup Support to 6 Startups Two of the biggest innovation enablers in the Philippines, KMC Solutions, the largest provider of flexible spaces and staff augmentation in the Philippines, and Impact Hub Manila, a global community providing incubation programs, workshops, and trainings, teamed up to […]

]]>KMC Solutions Kicks Off New Cyber Sigma branch by awarding P350,000 Startup Support to 6 Startups

Two of the biggest innovation enablers in the Philippines, KMC Solutions, the largest provider of flexible spaces and staff augmentation in the Philippines, and Impact Hub Manila, a global community providing incubation programs, workshops, and trainings, teamed up to bring together 10 of the best startups around the Philippines to compete for P350,000 worth of coworking space and mentorship.

The program, called Space for the Ingenious, pulled in applications from startups centered around fintech, medtech, SaaS, mobile, wellness/health tech, e-commerce, and more, with 10 of the best being chosen to present last May 10 in KMC Solutions newest (and biggest) branch in Cyber Sigma, Taguig. This will be the first run of the program to be opened on a regular basis.

The Winners

Winners took home the best that KMC Solutions and Impact Hub Manila had to offer.

KMC Solutions will provide coworking spaces around the Metro, from Makati, BGC, McKinley, to Ortigas, giving startups access to high-speed internet, 24/7 IT Support Services, and trainings and capacity building with KMC Solutions industry leaders.

Impact Hub Manila, meanwhile, will provide an intensive incubation bootcamp covering everything from Business Models, Marketing, Finance, and Sales and Pitching, as well as access to the Impact Hub network of 17,500+ members in 100+ cities across the globe.